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Route · FSD → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sioux Falls to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FSD to MSP (Sioux Falls to Minneapolis) ranks #1336 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.7%
On-time
+7.7 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
9,045
Flights
#1336 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Apr 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 48%

Distance

196 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 87 39 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 116 17 6 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 118 14 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 70 11 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 41 3 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 61 10 0 0 DL,OO
Jun 2025 119 14 1 0 OO,DL
May 2025 133 27 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 62 6 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 60 7 1 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 50 10 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 51 4 0 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 147 38 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 131 21 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Oct 2024 142 9 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 139 22 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 145 45 1 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 132 53 7 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 132 68 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 119 12 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 7 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 119 12 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 107 12 1 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 118 29 5 0 9E,DL,OO

FSD–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (92.0%) · weakest: December (78.8%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.8%

Strongest calendar month

April

92.0% on-time · ~115 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~135 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.8% on-time · ~125 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

25 of 2,515 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 2,515 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

FSD - Sioux Falls

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sioux Falls, SD.

FSD on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See FSD and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare FSD vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among FSD's stronger departures

FSD → MSP posts a 86.7% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 2 of 8 BTS-tracked routes leaving Sioux Falls. The same hub also shows 6 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #706 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About FSD to MSP

Sioux Falls to Minneapolis (FSD to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.7% on-time rate across 9,045 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 91.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 196 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 25 of 2,515 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 48% - a 46-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FSD–MSP peaks in April at 92.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~135 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.8%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FSD to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FSD to MSP ranks #1336 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from FSD to MSP? ▼
Flights from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis have a 86.7% on-time rate based on 9,045 flights. The average delay is 91.4 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FSD to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 2,515 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FSD to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 196 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FSD to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (48% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FSD Airport

Sioux Falls
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using FSD–MSP data

FSD–MSP runs 7.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare FSD and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FSD airport
  • If your dates flex, April (92.0% on-time) beats December (78.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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